Myanmar artists said recently they have enjoyed greater freedom of expression for their art exhibitions this year than in the past.

A local magazine in Myanmar comes under fire, being criticised for its sexual explicitness in photos and wording, which is considered against Myanmar culture.

The Yangon region government will beef up security for New Year’s night, officials said.

Miss Myanmar Nang Khin Zay Yar has protested sex education magazine Nhyot’s publication of her photos without her permission.